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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17
Al Imnortant Decision.

The Judge of the United States circuit
court at Raleigh, y. c., has rendered one
of the most important decisions in the
matter of reputation by "A southern state
Of interest on the state bonds that has heen
given in many years, deciding the case of
special tax bond-holders in their favor.
The court holds the state amenable To he
sued by it, own citizens, where the FEEDER
al question is presented by the passage of
laws impairing the obligation of the con.
tracts. The decision holds that tie a
passed by North Carolina to stop the col
Iection of taxes TO pay the interest on
fi00V.UJO of DO nds is ,ued in lSpy are null
and void, aud that the agents Of the state
must proceed to collect taxes to pay in
terest North Carolina funded all her
debt except this issue OF Ionds. IL is ex-
pected special session Of the leg stature
wi lie called to consider the situation
produ ced by the decision.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17
A New Pension Rill

AdJt.-Gen Gray of the Grand Army Of
the Republic is busily engaged in issuing
TO all the posts in the country dope dent
pension bill. whose passage will be urged
upon the next congress IN was drafted
by the national pension committee of the
Il. A. r., composed of the following mem
ters OF the order: Geo. =. Merrill of Law
renee, Mass. Loui, Wagner of Philadel-
phia; James Tanner of Brooklyn, n. y. ;
John &. Linehan Of Penacook, y. H., and
John s. Kountz of Toledo, o. This com
mittee was appointed by Commander-in-
Chief Fairchi.d under resolution OF the
national encampment.
Section of the bill provides that in con
sidering the pension claims Of dependent
parents the fact aud cause OF death. and
the fact that the so der left no widow or
minor child or children, having been shown
as required by law, 10 sh Ill be necessary
only to show Ivy competent and sufficient
evidence that su h parent or parents are
or have been without other means OF sup
port than their own manual labor or the
contributions of Others not legally bound
for their support Provided, that all pen
sions allowed under this So ton OF Is act
shall commence from date of actual de
pendence if claim wa file prior TO July |,
1850, and case OF applications thereafter
made. the pension sh all commence from
the date OF the hling of the application in
the pension ohce, or from date OF the SUI
sequent dependence.
Section provides that al persons who
served three months in the mi itary or
naval service of the United states ana
who have been hOnorably DISCHARGED and
are suffering from mental or physical dis
ability not the result of the own vicious
habits shall tie entitled to receive Sl2 per
month that persons who are now receiv-
ing pensions under existing laws, or whose
claims are pending in the pension office,
NAV receive the benefits of this act that
no person shall receive more than one
pension tor the me period, and rank in
the service shall not be considered.
Section 3 provides that If any invalid
pensioner has died, or shall hereafter die
leaving "A widow, minor chill or children
under Is years of age, or in case there be nc
widow or minor children, Ia dependent
mother or father, such widow, minor child
or children, or mother or iather, shall he
placed upon the pension roll at the rates
established by law. for widows. minor
children and parent, without regard TO the
cause of death OF such peusiOner provid
ed. that said widow was MARI ed 10 tie
deceased pen Toner prior To the passage OF
this act That the increase OF pen lous
for minor child eu sh All be at the rate O
- per month instead of per month, a
now provi ed bv ltw, an in case a minor
child l. insane, ilotic or otherwise help
less the pension shall continue during the
life OF said chi or during the period o
such disability.
Section imposes q fine Of - % or i'm
IrI,onment at hlTd labor not exceeding
two ycarS, o. both. IN the discretion Il tn,
court. on agents or attorneys accepting
greater fte than 20 payable only upoi
the order OF the comm is,ioner of pensions
bV the pension agent m aking pay ment g
the pension allowed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17
Where's IIOwgate?

An ex-member of the signal corps in
con versing with a reporter OF a Washing
ton paper, made the assertion that the
war department was never very anxi Gus
TO prosecute Capt Howgate on the charge
Of embezzling government funds wifi e
chief signal officer. Capt. Howgate has
never been out Of the country" said the
gentleman, "an1 there has not been a
time since he left here that he could not
have been brought back within three days
if he had been wanted. -
Being asked as 20 Howgate's present
whereabouts, the ex member III
IL don't exactly know where he is to
day. but could find out inside OF an holr
aud half. Why, when ! was away on
leave last summer ] met the captain on
the street one day in city not 1907 miles
from Washington, and If he is not
there yet. | know could find him in an
hour or so. He has several regular r
respondents in the city, and his VIII re
abouts are always known TO his friends. II
the war department officials wanted the
captain very bad. they would not have
much trouble in finding him."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17
CritiriSing Congress.

The national legislative committee o.
the knights of labor have submitted TO the
general executive board report of then
labor during the short Sos, ion OF the forty
ninth congress. The letter carriers eight
hour bill. says the report, was anita gonized
by Mr. Springer in favor Of hill known
as the trade dollar bill-a bill in the inter
est of spectators The letter-carrier bil
would put into the pockets Of letter-car
riers, in the shape of reduced hours Of
labor, so the postoflice department claimed.
81, $4,000. The passage OF the trade dollar
bill, actually put into the pockets Of specu
lators 100000 every dollar of which was
filched from the pockets OF the poor 10y the
law that demonetiLed it.
The report gives an account Of the many
attempts made by Representative Willis &c
get the Blair educational bill before the
house and continues:
MIR. Willis introduced a resolution TO re
lieve the committee on education from
further consideration of the bill Toy priv
ileged question TO amend the rules of the
house, but he was ruled out of order by
the speaker pro tempore, Mr.. Springer
and in an undetermined manner, in the
opinion OF the committee. Mr. Wills
withdrew his motion with the rel mark that
he would renew il when the regular p aak
er was in the chair, which he did On the
l4th, only TO be antagoniZed 10y Mr.
Springer with points of order. II the
opinion of the friends of the measure that
the committee on education was packed
against the bill by the speaker.
The interstate commerce law next re
ceives the attention of the committee and
they point out that in their opinion the
Reagan bill was MEASURE calculated &c
serve the country, and that the pre- emit
measure is practically failure on accom-
of the doubtful Interpretation of the law
The report criticises Mr.. Randall Mr.
Morrison and Mr.. Carlisle for their failure
as the steering committee TO secure The
consideration OF measures in which the
knights of labor are interested.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17
The Grant Monument.

The Grant monument. association has is
u n circular calling for designs for a
monument or memorial building TO be
erected upon the site of Gen. Grant $
tomb. The structure to be OF granite,
marble, bronze or other suitable materials
singly orin combination and may in lude
both architecture and sculpture. The de
signs will lie passed upon 10y jury OF
architects and artists. they should be
sent before Nov. TO the Office of the asso-
citation, l45 Broadway, ". Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

Many woman is robbed OF those charms
which the gent er sex value so hi-hy, aud
made old before her time 10y functional ir-
regularitie.. To such the bloom Of youth
may be restored 10y the use If a RENE v
whic has stood the test of time and which
is to- lay ackno wledged to be without an
equal as a cure for all female Weaknesses
DIR. ierce's "Favorite Prescription. BY
ali dru ggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17
American Merchant Traveer: Success
full treachery is worse than honest defeat
,,Gan lie a the Rr aa,e of Fvcninn "

This line of an old hymn is quite appro-
tive Pellets. 80 ii don't ike TO takr pills IL |
can avoid it we often hear persons say,
because they constipate me So Now the
"Ielletsn never do this. They are so gen
tie and mild tn Z their effect is almost
precise y similar to "A natural movement
OF the bowels, and no unpleasant effects
are left behind
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

The best save in the world for Burns,
Wounds and sores of all kinds. Boils Eel
ons. Chilblains, Frozen Feet Piles, Barber 8
Itch sore Eyes, Chapped Hands, Sore
Throat Scald Head. pimples on the Face
and all skin diseases
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

For Liver Complsint, Sick Headache,
Constipation use PAGES Mandrake Pills.
Above remedies so d by druggists or sent
by mail for % cents by c. W. Snow a Co.,
Syracuse " y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

Not one in twenty are free from some
little ailment caused 10y inactiol of the
liver. Use Carriers Little Liver Pills
The re ult will lie pleasant surprise
They give positive relie
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17
RtJSJ.ED WIRE.

If you have barbed wire fences. keep Neter-
mary Carbolisalye in your stables. II
cures without q scar and renews the hair its
original color. 30 cents and sl.00 at Drug
gsts or by mail. Cole q Co., Black River
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

PURE Con LIVER On. made from selected
livers, on sea shore bv Hazard. Hazard a.
Co, y. y. Absolutely pure and sweet
Patients prefer it TO all others. Physicians
have decided 1T superior To any other OILS
in market.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

Bronchitis Is cured by frequent small
doses of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

CnAPPED HANDS, FACE, PIMPLEs and
rough skin curel bv using Juniper Tar
Soap made by Hazard Hazard q Co, New
York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17
Attention Asked for by DR.. A. NJ spaulding.
Rheumatic Syrup Co:

Gentleman-I am rescribing Hibbard S
Rheumatic syrup IN my practice and un-
hesitntingly recommend II for the diseases
which YOU claim II j. good for. It Is truly
IA remarkable medicine, compo ed as II is
OF the hest Alternatives and tonics to he
found in the Materia Medica. Ii operates
upon the liver, kidneys and bowels. des
troying the poison in the blood and It's
sues. Ii is "a grand tonic and appetizer,
and truly n wonderful preparation. For
a diseased stomach or a dyspeptic person
it has no equal aid should have the APP
proval of the medical faculty. Your
Rheumatic plasters arr the best | have
ever used. and should be worn over the
chest 10y all afflicted with weak lungs, or
pains in their chest and stOmach.
Very truly,
DIR. A. NJ. SPAuLDING.
119 Canal Street, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17
Pace's Arnica OIL.

Chicago Merchant Traveller; A bosom
friend. The "dickie."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

San Francisco Alta: Chicory feels the
thrill of high prices in cofea.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

Washington Critic: Paris green-The
American tourist in France.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

For weak lungs, splitting Of blood, weak
stomacj, night sweats, and the early
stages OF Consumption, Golden Medical
Discovery is specific. by druggist
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17
Read the Statement OF Rev. Jas. Berry.

Nheumatlc syrup 20
Last winter and spring ! was a terrible
sufferer from rheumatism in my left
shoulder and arm. suffering the most eX-
cruciating pain. used several highly
recommended remedies, but continued to
suffer. Getting no relief | finally procured
a bottle of Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup,
took il according To directions, have used
two bott e., ana 1t cured me. | can with
confidence recommend il 10 all who are
suffering with rheumatic difcu ".
Very truly yours,
REVEREND JAS BERRY.
Morley, Mich Dec. :. l~S5
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

Do Not Forget that Carriers Little
Liver ills cure sick headache often IN
two hours.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17
The Acknowledg d Gre for Sick

Texas Siftings a Popular military or
der-Break ranks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

A Carlisle dog committed suicide by
pushing his head under gate and choking
To death
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

Phila lelphia Herald; a stop watch
sleeping policeman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

Headache, Caters Little Liver Pills
Dose one pill
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

Brick Pomeroys Democrat Flowers
are natures kind words
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

Lowell Courier; The Minister OF War IN
the late French cabinet was saucy enough
but the new one is Saussier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

Pomeroy's Democrat; God gave sun
shine to man as he Civ o. love of play to
children.
Boston Post Fearfully and wonder
fully made-type writer copy written by
amateurs.
Washington Critic Some one asks
where flies spend the winter On the stage
of course.
Fomeroy's Democrat: Carry happiness
TO your home no matter who or what is
there
Texas Siftings: Conviction is the con
science of the mind and an abstraction
of jury.
Texas ii tings: The reason figures won't
lie Is becau they always stand for some
thing.
Chicaf Merchant Traveller: Ii is strange
tie hopping cough isn't prevalent among
coopers.
Yonker's Statesman: a mans funny
bone, we presume enables him To laugh
in his sleeve
Journal OF Educ ton; The merest
schoolboy could dispute the saying that
history repeats it eff
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

For descriptive pamphlet AMI large map Of
/ Nebraska and Colorado, free send name and
address to L. :. EuSts, Omaha, Nebraska
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

DAINT YOUR BUGGY for ONE DOLLAR
s $ | @5=5::= e % ~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

The house has passed the bin appropri-
ating Sl2l0O) for the upper peninsula
mining school
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

Texas Siftlngs: a receiving teller "a
I gOssiping woman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

The hill to establish local option by
counties elections for that purpose 10 lie
held upon request of one NTH of the voters
enumerated AT the last preceding election
for governor, came up in the house the
other day and was passed by the exact
constitutional ma GRITTY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

Mr.. Crenels election ILL for white, red
and blue tickets, 10 he crossed and che rked
opposit the candidates named, in the
Canadian style, passed the house 10y vote
of % to -.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

A Baltimore Police officer, 30 years on
the force Mr.. Henry II. Durkee, says 81
suffered with poison oak for more than a
year. tried 1t. .jnckobs Oil; after the
second application all the sores dried up
and was cured. think il invaluable"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

The GOVERNOR has signed the OH AUTHOR
i ing probate Judges to send in iigent in
sane persons 10 any private asylum in the
state.
The senate has passed the graveyard
insurance bill The section containing
the age clause was the only section that
caused much discussion. The bill makes
65 years thu limit of the iusurable age
The bill as it fin ally passed the senate is
in a condition rather more satisfactory to
the friends of safe insurance than II was
when il left the hOuse.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

The house has defeated the bill TO regu.
late the employment of labor in prisons
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

Mr.. John Gutmon. sherman. Ky, writes
al have used 1T. Jacobs oil for ten years
] IL always cured the toothache in about
ten minutes. sod by Druggists and
Il naa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

The governor has approved the bill ap-
propfi ting money for additional build ng
improvements and general repairs at the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

"Hfy
s@t" Il" the h"""
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

JOHN r. SEGAR, of Mllenbeck, Va, writes:
500 Witt h1S sSn fs and "2 Rdd
THROWN AWAY $a sogs aEss
all the medicine given To her by the physl-
had been pracucng
Mrs GEORGE HERGER- OF Wesfcd, N u
The GREATEST xsepa s
EARTHLY BooH Ti,s ed me to
months. without receiving any benefit.
The Favoe Prescription the greatest earthly boon to US
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

The senate has passed the bill to prohibit
the sale of intoxicating liquors TO inmates
of the soldiers home at Grand Rapids ex-
cept when absent on Through.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

The oleomargarine bin has passed the
house finally and now goes TO the govern
or This is the bill that restric Is the trade
in bogus butter 10y compelling signs TO be
tuf nm ~ lara IL il used
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

Both houses of the legislature have
adopted resolutions Of thanks and con
ordinations 10 the Orchard Lake cadets
tor their achievements
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

The 'Favorite Prescript
poor suffering women.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-17

The Gorman bin, VIII b has been the sub
1ect of much discus i'm II Catholic circles,
and of many remon,trances 10y members
of the con regationS, has cen taken from
the table in the senate ordered printed
and placed uuon the general order. The
object Of the bill is L place the title %
Catho ic churches in trustees instead OF
the bishop individually.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-13

rooms or Into halls from bed In bare
feet. Air currents are constantly in
motion near the door, and circulation
il more easily retarded in feet and legs
than near the heart. It is, therefore, .
good plan to have warm pair of slip
pers always close to the bed. that can
DO slipped on quickly before ones feet
tou,h the floor, made loose enough to
be kicked of when climbing iuto bed
again. For one who II liable to he
called up frequently, as in cases of ILL
ness. this slipper hint will prove valua-
BILE If followed American Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-13
White Pine items.
Iron the News, Dec. ,1o.l

lFrom the News, Dec. 10.]
Our usual weekly funeral came off
Sunday. The two-year-old child of Mr..
and. John Corby was the last victim
clnimed by tho reinorseless Destroyer,
this being the third child they have lost
IN the past three years.
We learn that .'May" and ssDecem
Der" were united in marriage 81 Hamil-
ton last Tuesday evening. It was one
Of those affairs whereof it may be said,
"AlHs well that ends well. -
x.District Attorney @. N. Thacks-
ton Of Hamilton il to locate permanent
~ in Elko. The News wishes him sue
cess in the banner Democratic county Of
Nevada.
Eugene N. Robinson treated each OF
his men at Seligman to Ane turkey
dinner and q bottle OF imported English
ale on Thanksgiving Day. There is
nothing srnnn about Eugene.
The Court House at Ely is approach.
ing completion, and, II no drawback
occurs, will have the finishing touches
on by the coming Of the New Year.
Tho scrip redemption came of hast
Monday. VIM. Hayes got away with
che hulk Of the '.baggage"-$l, 800 out
OF 81 $50. Ais bid was 31% cents,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-13
MotheRA, Read.

The proprietors Of SANTA Able
have authorized +. F. Muller TO refund
your money II, utter giving this Califor.
mia King Of Coneh Cures fair trial as
directed. it fails to give satisfaction for
the cure of Coughs, Group, Whsoping
Cough and all Throat and Lung troub-
les. When the disease affects tbs head
and assumes the form Of Catarrh. moth
ing is so effective as CALIFORNIA
CAT-R-CURE. These preparations
are without equals as household rem.
edies- Sold at 81 90 a package. Three
for % so.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-13

gwen through the papers by County
superintendent Stone. 90
ScrofuIous humors, erysipeIas, oank-
q. and catarrh, can DO cured by taking
Ayers Sarsaparilla. '.I have used this
medicine in my family, for scrofula,
and know, tit il taken persistsntly, it
will eradicate this terrible disease. -
W. F. Fowler, n. D., Greeneville,
Tenn.
The difference between the financial
situntion of Elko and White Pine coun.
ties is seen in the fact that while White
Pine county pays her indebtedness In
scrip worth S11 cents ON the dollar.
Eiko county pays an Claims in full on
demand. having now nearly 500, 900
in coin in her Treasury.
The Baker Democrat says that the
nre started in the tulles in Grand Ronde
valley burned over eight miles square,
consuming several thousand tons of
hay, farm houses and miles of fence.
Horses and cattle were eaved with great
difficulty. The railroad company had
sent out an agent to ascertain the dam
age. s. g.
Reno Gazette:-Ex-U. s. Surveyor
General, Of Nevada. G. @. Powning,
claims over thirty thousand acres of
Nevada land which he tried to get his
fins on while he was holding an Office
of public trust. It has been suggested
to him that he file non mineral affidavits
on the same, but AS yet he declines to
do so. 1t might materially aid Neva-
da's Land Agent in his duties at Wash.
ington If Powning would comply with
the requirements of the US. Lnnd
Office.
The decision given by the Supreme
Court Of the United States afirms the
right Of State. in the use of its police
powers, to prohibit the manufacture and
sale Of wine and beer. This conclusion
has one useful tendency, for il confines
the prohibition issue to the States, and
within their lines it must DO fought.
The man who plants q vineyard OF
builds winery or brewery will hereaf.
ter understand that he does 30 in peril
of having his property destroyed by O
majority vote of his fellow citizens.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-13

A Cincinnati dispatch of the 18th in
slant says:
Jas. O'Connell, stage manager of the
Charles Andrews .'Michael Strogoff''
Company. was struck dead by ON cleo.
trio current which came down the beH
wire when he rang down the curtain at
Robinson's Theatre last evening. Miss
Collins, whom he was to marry, was al
most heaItbroke by the event.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-13
Ferry Assa ssInascd.

A man about go yoars Of age By the
name Of Aibertin shot Jules Ferry In
Paris last Saturday night. He does
not deny the deed but rather giories in
whit he has donc. ''I assassinated
Jules Ferry dsliberat ly," he said. II
hope he is dead. II have failed there
are others who will not fail. sho.
Ferry to rid France Of pest, traitor,
friend Of Bismark, and to rid the
country Of = band of rogues."
At Rrss tho wounds were thought to
be trifing, bat dispatch dated Paris.
Dec. 12ih says: NJ. Ferry 5 feyerish
to-day, and It Is feared that bis wounds
will be aggravated.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-13
NOTICE.

wTNHE UNDERSIGNED Is PRE-
i pared 10 transact oil kinds
Land business and secure titles TO oil
kinds of entries either at the u. s.
Land Office at Eurpkn, State Land
Ofloe ~ Carson or US. General
LSnd oGflce at Washington, Also pre-.
pared 70 draw Wills, Mortgages, Deeds,
Cohtraote and Articles OF Agreement.
JOHN. s. MAYHUGH.
.a.-'''' Rs. U. s. Land Register.
Elka, My. a. I.m,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-13
To The Public.

Notice is hereby given that on aid
after January /. 1888, my Business
House will IN no case be open for the
transaction Of business on Sunday.
This announcement is made that my
customers luay not be disappointed in
finding the house closed on Sunday.
1927. w. Il. SAITH.